Chapter 101 - She hates me that much (2/2)

Kang Si An blinks his eyes in a daze.

The child squeals. [Jimmy gave...]

The words aren't clear. The child is probably learning to speak. Both men hear them talk with their breath held.

[My little one is already popular with boys. I will make you a necklace of seashells, ok? Be a good girl and sit here. I am talking to your uncle.]

[Un..cle...?]

[Do you want to talk to him?]

[Brother, you heard me? Meet Little Hae. She recently learned to walk. Ever since then, she's never still... Little Hae, say hello to your uncle.]

[Hello.] The child speaks in a serious tone. [Uncle.]

[You did well.] Kyuri chuckles.

Ki Hoon is hesitant to ask. He looks at Kang Si An who is too shocked to move or blink. He glances at the phone. ”Did you adopt the girl?”

[She's my daughter. Blood and flesh. Don't tell our parents yet.]

”Who is the father?”

[Um... I will introduce him to you properly next time.]

”Why are you not coming back?”

[I am... - Mommy... Brother, wait for a second!... Mommy, candy... You have a sweet tooth just like your father. Your milk teeth aren't even fully grown yet. Stop right there. You can't touch that...]

They hear a deep husky voice. [Kyuri, don't worry. She's not hurt.]

[Young Hwa, she's notorious. It's because you spoil her every day. She's not even 2 years old and she can turn the house upside down... Look at that smirk! Little Hae, where are you running to?]

Sound of child laughter fading with distance.

[I get so much exercise by just running after her.] Kyuri sounds exhausted. [Raising a child is so hard.]

[You said that you would introduce me next time when I was sitting in right front of you... I am hurt.]

It seems that she forgot to hang up the call.

[Kyuri?]

[Little Hae ran inside and talked suddenly. So, I had to tell my brother. I was unprepared.]

[It's okay. Don't think hard. Want to go for an evening walk with me, my fair lady?]

[Aish! Don't call me that... Little Hae, come. Daddy and mommy are leaving without you... Mommy, coming!]

There is quiet for a long time. Ki Hoon hangs up the call.